Fighting for Justice Blog

Getting dinner ready in my house can be a somewhat complicated business. One of my kids is trying to be a vegan, another wants to eat gluten and lactose-free, another is allergic to strawberries, and I myself am supposed to be watching my calories. So there’s a lot to consider when preparing a family meal, and that’s before we get to everyone’s particular likes and dislikes....

For the June issue of the magazine, Trial invited more than a dozen lawyers and other experts to write about different aspects of the theme “Psychology and the Law.” The result is an insightful collection of articles that cover the spectrum, from case framing to emotions that matter. Articles include:

On this day, we celebrate Law Day, which symbolizes the assurance of justice and equality under the law for every American citizen. We live in a nation that has benefitted greatly from the cornerstones of our democracy—the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution—crafted and set by our nation’s founders.

For trial lawyers, Law Day is a day to reflect on our efforts to ensure that even the most vulnerable in society have a voice and a fair chance at seeking justice, regardless of the foe’s might and financial power. The American Association for Justice and its members are...

The Women Trial Lawyers’ Caucus (WTLC) Lobby Days is a biennial event for female trial lawyers across the country to come together in Washington, D.C. and advocate for a strong civil justice system. This year’s event will be held in Washington, DC on June 10-11, 2015. As a past participant, I can confidently say that this event is an important, amazing, and empowering experience. I encourage you to join me.

The March issue of Trial magazine provides guidance on how to strengthen your law practice in several different areas: marketing, managing your email, your approach to your cases, avoiding malpractice, and apps to use for depositions.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce really doesn't like class actions. Neither do the corporations that fund their efforts. Why? Mainly because corporations and their front groups know that class actions give American workers and consumers the power and ability to level the playing field, even when facing the most powerful corporations in the world. In fact, class actions are often the only way that individuals can hold corporations accountable when they are faced with widespread wrongdoing.

The Chamber’s disdain for class actions was on full display at a hearing in the House Judiciary...

Six people have been killed and at least 160 injured by Takata Corp.’s air bags, which can eject shrapnel-like material when they deploy, even in low-impact crashes. Ten automakers have recalled more than 12 million vehicles in the United States and 19 million globally, and now there are problems with the recall and repair process. Yet Takata has failed to identify the defect’s root cause and refused a nationwide recall...

Casey was killed by a distracted driver. She was 21. After Casey was killed I feared that she would be forgotten-she would not graduate college, find a career, marry, have children and continue to make a difference in the world...